No Stupid Questions

149. Is It Harder to Make Friends as an Adult?

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Jun 11, 2023
Friendships evolve as we grow older, with many adults finding it trickier to connect deeply. The impact of the pandemic on socializing is discussed, along with humorous anecdotes about bonding over shared experiences, like outdoor adventures. The role of community spaces and modern technology, including apps like Bumble BFF, is emphasized in fostering new relationships. The conversation also touches on the dynamics of friendships, with a playful look at how important our friends really are to us.
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ANECDOTE

How Angela and Mike Became Friends

  • Angela and Mike reminisce about their friendship origin.
  • Angela strategically spoke at Qualtrics, hoping to recruit Ryan Smith to her nonprofit's board.
INSIGHT

Friendship Quantity vs. Quality

  • New close friends decrease with age, but quality isn't necessarily affected.
  • The definition of friendship evolves; proximity-based high school friends may not be considered "close" by adult standards.
ANECDOTE

Types of Friends

  • Mike categorizes friends as "for a reason", "for a season", or "for life".
  • He learned this categorization from TikTok.
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